12 Drinks of Christmas: Goodnight Moon (Jan. 4)

These days, who can afford turtle doves and gold rings? But your true
love, or even a casual acquaintance, will appreciate a festive drink. We
asked a dozen local bartenders to create cocktails to celebrate the 12
days of Christmas.

Eliot Kamenitz / The Times-PicayuneBob French plays each Monday night at the Irvin Mayfield Jazz Playhouse on Bourbon Street.

Goodnight Moonby Tiffany Soles of Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse

This drinks makes Tiffany Soles of Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse want to “curl up in front of a fire and have a few.” The spices in the drink put her in the holiday mood. She says it tastes like eggnog without the heavy texture.

1 1/4 Catdaddy moonshine

1/2 ounce rich pineapple syrup (recipe below)

1 chai tea bag

2 ounces half and half

Ground cinnamon

Warm all ingredients but cinnamon over low heat, but do not boil. Pour into warm mug and dust with ground cinnamon.